Taiwan To Set Up 9,000 Inspection Points To Combat Drug Use Among Students

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Taiwan’s government plans to establish 9,000 inspection points around schools to monitor areas where students are thought to gather and use drugs. Authorities are looking to enhance intelligence sharing between schools and police, alongside employing retired military and police officers for security. However, a student-led NGO emphasizes that efforts must also prioritize drug consultation and support.

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00:00The government is cracking down on drug use near schools, which it says is a growing problem.

00:06Minister Without Portfolio Ji Liancheng says 9,000 inspection points will be set up around schools

00:13to monitor places where students are known to gather and use drugs.

00:17Authorities are also looking to share intelligence between schools and police

00:21and to use retired military or police officers for campus security.

00:24A student-led NGO says efforts should go beyond enforcement to include consultation,

00:31addiction support, and protection for student rights.

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